Management of Writers Workshop Setting in place particular procedures for Writers Workshop allows it to run more smoothly. Examples of procedures that you may consider include:
when and how students can sharpen their pencils
where paper and other writing tools are kept
date and label everything
write on one side of the paper only and skip lines in a draft
when you are stuck, use the resources in the room to help you (e.g. anchor charts, dictionaries, 'Have a Go' cards or books, other published works, classroom books, other students)
procedures for arranging for conferences, partner editing, publishing
Setting in place particular procedures for Writers Workshop allows it to run more smoothly. Examples of procedures that you may consider include:
Some tools for use.....
A teacher assessment rubric for Writers Notebooks
Writers Workshop self-checklist